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    • U

      University of Geneva

      Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, International Relations, Mediation, Conflict Management, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Advocacy, Lobbying, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Court Systems, Lawsuits, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Legal Strategy, Environmental Issue

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Childhood Education and Development, Adult Education, Higher Education, Community Development, Mindfulness, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      358 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Peer Review, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Hospitality Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Koç University

      Etkili KonuÅŸmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      49 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Washington

      Business English: Planning & Negotiating

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Event Planning, Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Customer Complaint Resolution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      587 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      305 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      664 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular debate courses

    • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
    • Etkili KonuÅŸmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
    • Business English: Planning & Negotiating: University of Washington
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University

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